James announce details of a new album in celebration of their 40th Anniversary. Be Opened By The Wonderful is a 20 track (19 Vinyl) of some of their most loved and rare tracks, re-imagined with a 22 piece orchestra and 8 piece choir. Released on 9th June via Virgin Music and available on DSPs, CD and Vinyl the double-album also includes one brand new track, Love Make A Fool, to be released in April.  
Be Opened By The Wonderful was recorded at Blueprint Studios in Manchester, orchestrated and conducted by Joe Duddell with the ORCA22 Orchestra lead by Andra Vornicu featuring the Manchester Inspirational Voices choir, directed by Wayne Ellington. 
Track Listing:
Side A
Sometimes
 
Love Make A Fool
 
We’re Gonna Miss You
 
Tomorrow
 
 
Side B
The Lake
 
She’s A Star
 
Lookaway
 
Sit Down
 
Alaskan Pipeline
 
 
Side C
Someone’s Got It In For Me
 
Hey Ma
 
Hello
 
Beautiful Beaches
 
Why So Close
 
Side D
 
Medieval
 
Say Something
 
Top Of The World
 
Moving On
 
Laid